Prof. Dr.  Weiping Liu | Environmental Sciences | Best Researcher Award

Zhejiang Shuren University, China

Prof. Weiping Liu is a distinguished environmental scientist and chemist currently serving as Dean of the Interdisciplinary Research Academy at Zhejiang Shuren University, China. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Zhejiang University and a Ph.D. in Environmental Science from Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan. His academic career spans over four decades, including prominent roles at Zhejiang University and Zhejiang University of Technology.

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Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Zhejiang University, China (1982)

• M.S. in Environmental Science, Zhejiang University, China (1989)

• Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture, Japan (2007)

Professional Experience:

• Dean, Interdisciplinary Research Academy, Zhejiang Shuren University (2020–present)

• Dean, College of Environmental and Resource Sciences, Zhejiang University (2009–2018)

• Director, Institute of Environmental Health, Zhejiang University (2018–2021)

• Distinguished Professor, Zhejiang University (2009–2024)

• Director, Research Center of Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology (2005–2009)

• Visiting Scientist/Professor at institutions in Italy, USA, and Japan (1990–2007)

• Various academic roles at Zhejiang University, rising from Teaching Assistant to Professor (1982–2005)

Research Focus:

Environmental Science, Environmental Health, Agricultural Chemistry, and Resource Sciences.

Honors and Awards:

• Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), USA (2012)

• Chemist Award of the Year, American Chemical Society (ACS), USA (2003)

• National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, China (2002)

• Outstanding Young Scientist Award, China (1990)

• Outstanding Scientist in Environmental Science, National EPA, China (1995)

• JSPS Senior Fellowship, Japan (1999)

• Multiple distinguished teaching and contribution awards in China.

International Experience:

• Visiting roles at the University of California, Riverside (USA), University of Sassari (Italy), Kyushu University (Japan), and others.

Citations:

• Total Citations: 33,859

• Citations Since 2020: 15,356

• h-index: 97

• h-index Since 2020: 63

• i10-index: 506

• i10-index Since 2020: 368

Publication Top Notes:

1. Weakly Coordinating Directing Groups for Ruthenium (II)‐Catalyzed C H Activation
   S De Sarkar, W Liu, SI Kozhushkov, L Ackermann
   Advanced Synthesis & Catalysis, 356 (7), 1461-1479, 775 (2014)

2. Enantioselectivity in Environmental Safety of Current Chiral Insecticides
   W Liu, J Gan, D Schlenk, WA Jury
   Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102 (3), 701-706, 601 (2005)

3. Manganese-Catalyzed C–H Activation
   W Liu, L Ackermann
   Acs Catalysis, 6 (6), 3743-3752, 580 (2016)

4. Oxidative Stress Response and Gene Expression with Atrazine Exposure in Adult Female Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
   Y Jin, X Zhang, L Shu, L Chen, L Sun, H Qian, W Liu, Z Fu
   Chemosphere, 78 (7), 846-852, 502 (2010)

5. Fast and Highly Efficient Removal of Dyes under Alkaline Conditions Using Magnetic Chitosan-Fe (III) Hydrogel
   C Shen, Y Shen, Y Wen, H Wang, W Liu
   Water Research, 45 (16), 5200-5210, 357 (2011)

6. Oxidative Removal of Bisphenol A by Manganese Dioxide: Efficacy, Products, and Pathways
   K Lin, W Liu, J Gan
   Environmental Science & Technology, 43 (10), 3860-3864, 352 (2009)

7. Fe-g-C3N4/Graphitized Mesoporous Carbon Composite as an Effective Fenton-Like Catalyst in a Wide pH Range
   J Ma, Q Yang, Y Wen, W Liu
   Applied Catalysis B: Environmental, 201, 232-240, 321 (2017)

8. Status of Metal Accumulation in Farmland Soils Across China: From Distribution to Risk Assessment
   L Niu, F Yang, C Xu, H Yang, W Liu
   Environmental Pollution, 176, 55-62, 319 (2013)

9. Action Mechanisms of Acetolactate Synthase-Inhibiting Herbicides
   Q Zhou, W Liu, Y Zhang, KK Liu
   Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, 89 (2), 89-96, 316 (2007)

10. Status of Phthalate Esters Contamination in Agricultural Soils Across China and Associated Health Risks
    L Niu, Y Xu, C Xu, L Yun, W Liu
    Environmental Pollution, 195, 16-23, 304 (2014)

11. Combined Effect of Copper and Cadmium on Chlorella vulgaris Growth and Photosynthesis-Related Gene Transcription
    H Qian, J Li, L Sun, W Chen, GD Sheng, W Liu, Z Fu
    Aquatic Toxicology, 94 (1), 56-61, 303 (2009)

12. Effects of Copper Sulfate, Hydrogen Peroxide and N-Phenyl-2-Naphthylamine on Oxidative Stress and the Expression of Genes Involved in Photosynthesis and Microcystin Disposition in
    H Qian, S Yu, Z Sun, X Xie, W Liu, Z Fu
    Aquatic Toxicology, 99 (3), 405-412, 263 (2010)

13. Enantioselectivity in Environmental Risk Assessment of Modern Chiral Pesticides
    J Ye, M Zhao, J Liu, W Liu
    Environmental Pollution, 158 (7), 2371-2383, 259 (2010)

14. Cypermethrin Has the Potential to Induce Hepatic Oxidative Stress, DNA Damage and Apoptosis in Adult Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
    Y Jin, S Zheng, Y Pu, L Shu, L Sun, W Liu, Z Fu
    Chemosphere, 82 (3), 398-404, 249 (2011)

15. Allelochemical Stress Causes Oxidative Damage and Inhibition of Photosynthesis in Chlorella vulgaris
    H Qian, X Xu, W Chen, H Jiang, Y Jin, W Liu, Z Fu
    Chemosphere, 75 (3), 368-375, 241 (2009)

16. Particle Size-Specific Distributions and Preliminary Exposure Assessments of Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Office Air Particulate Matter
    F Yang, J Ding, W Huang, W Xie, W Liu
    Environmental Science & Technology, 48 (1), 63-70, 234 (2014)

17. Distribution and Persistence of Pyrethroids in Runoff Sediments
    J Gan, SJ Lee, WP Liu, DL Haver, JN Kabashima
    Journal of Environmental Quality, 34 (3), 836-841, 225 (2005)

18. Effect of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals on the Transcription of Genes Related to the Innate Immune System in the Early Developmental Stage of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
    Y Jin, R Chen, W Liu, Z Fu
    Fish & Shellfish Immunology, 28 (5-6), 854-861, 221 (2010)

19. Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of Supported TiO2: Dispersing Effect of SiO2
    Y Xu, W Zheng, W Liu
    Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 122 (1), 57-60, 202 (1999)

20. Cobalt Complexes as an Emerging Class of Catalysts for Homogeneous Hydrogenations
    W Liu, B Sahoo, K Junge, M Beller
    Accounts of Chemical Research, 51 (8), 1858-1869, 200 (2018)